Ingredients

• A quick and easy dish for a family dinner. Capers are an astringent flower bud that generally comes pickled in small jars. Use Italian eggplant also called brinjal or aubergine
• Serves 5- 6
• 500 grams penne or rigatoni pasta
• 2 cups Italian eggplant diced 1/2 inch pieces) and fried or grilled until tender
• 1 kg of good quality tinned tomatoes
• 1 tbsp unsalted capers
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes crushed or more to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• salt and sugar to taste
• topping
• 1 cup bechamel sauce
• 1.25 cups low fat shredded cheese such as mozzarella or Mexican mix